[pct-l] PCT-L: WInd and Tents

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Kris wrote: First off, I love my tarptent.  I have been through 7+  inch 
storms in it.  BUT I have next to no faith in it as far as snow  loading, side 
gusts or very high winds are concerned.  What are people's  opinions as far as 
ultralite tents (ie bug-proof shelters) that offer maximum  wind protection?
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Switchback replies: I love my Hubba netting tent.  In the wind it is  
wonderful.  I can lay in my tent and the wind can be going like a freight  train 
outside and inside my tent it is calm.  Too neat.  Now if you  add rain and wind 
with the rainfly on, then the tent is only rated to 40  MPH.  So, if I expected 
that, then I would simple pitch near a tree or big  rock.  No problem.  Snow 
would only accumulate on a small area on top  of the tent rainfly.  I do not 
think that would be a problem.
 
With my carbon fiber poles, the Hubba weighs in under 3 pounds.  Not  bad for 
a freestanding tent with 360 degree views.  With my shelter  set up I know 
not matter what the weather, bugs, privacy, etc., etc., I will  have a neat 
campsite at the end of the day of banging along the trail.  A  shelter with a full 
foam insulated floor and lots of attic space for gear items  -- all 
modifications by yours truly.



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